Ronaldo scores to help Portugal defeat Germany, reach Nations League final

On the morning of June 5, the Portuguese team defeated host Germany 2-1 in the semi-finals, thereby winning the right to play in the UEFA Nations League final.

Ronaldo scored the decisive goal to help Portugal defeat Germany in the Nations League semi-finals - Photo: REUTERS

Overall, Germany played better than Portugal. However, Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates deserved to win thanks to their ability to take advantage of their opportunities.

The first half of the match was exciting but no goals were scored. Both Germany and Portugal had good chances to open the score. But the final shots of the two teams' strikers were not dangerous enough to beat the goalkeepers.

In the second half, the match exploded with 3 goals. Portugal had the first chance in the 47th minute when Nuno Mendes made a cross just in time for Ronaldo to finish.

However, age has slowed Ronaldo down and he only had time to reach out and lightly touch the ball, missing the opportunity to score.

Francisco Conceicao's moment of genius helped Portugal create a comeback against Germany - Photo: REUTERS

Ronaldo must have regretted this missed opportunity because 1 minute later, the German team found the opening goal. It was a quite impressive coordination situation between Florian Wirtz and Joshua Kimmich.

Wirtz passed the ball to Kimmich and then sneaked into the Portuguese penalty area. Kimmich immediately sent a pass just in time for Wirtz to head the ball in. The Portuguese defense, with many top central defenders, was completely helpless against this combination.

Having conceded a goal, Portugal pressed forward and they found a goal thanks to a moment of genius from Francisco Conceicao. In the 63rd minute, from the right wing, Francisco Conceicao dribbled straight into the German penalty area and then made a left-footed shot, sending the ball into the far corner of the goal, defeating the German goalkeeper, scoring the equalizer 1-1.

Despite great efforts, Germany (left) could not defeat Portugal - Photo: REUTERS

Francisco Conceicao's spectacular goal knocked Germany out and lifted Portugal's spirits. Then, five minutes later, Portugal found the goal to make it 2-1. Bruno Fernandes passed the ball just wide for Nuno Mendes to run in. The left-back made a cross for Ronaldo to tap the ball into an empty net.

In the remaining minutes of the match, both Germany and Portugal had scoring opportunities but neither side was able to capitalize. In the end, defeating Germany 2-1, Portugal won a ticket to the Nations League final. Their opponent will be the winner of the match between France and Spain.

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